Weather in April in Niigata Prefecture
Considering a trip to Niigata Prefecture this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in April?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. April in Niigata Prefecture generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Yuzawa to 17°C in Nagaoka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Nagaoka and 2°C in Yuzawa.To explore the conditions in Niigata Prefecture in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sado with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Itoigawa with 149 mm. In Myoko, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 198 hours of sunshine in Myoko. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In April Myoko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Niigata
In April Niigata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shinano
In April Shinano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sado
In April Sado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yuzawa
In April Yuzawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often unpleasant weather in Myoko.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly pleasant weather in Myoko. The weather in January, February, March, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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